SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

AUGUST 13, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Immediate Past Chairman Joe Shyne, at 3:15 p.m., Monday, August 13, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Carmody (3:35), Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (July 23) √Council Meeting Minutes (July 24)

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. None.

Public Hearing.

(1) Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement application for 601 Spring St., (Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Enterprise, LLC).

(2) ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-03: Land located along the Southern Loop and Norris Ferry Rds. (D/Serio)

Confirmations and/or Appointments. None.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to August 28):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES:

121 Closing and abandoning a portion of E Stephenson St. running between Wheeless and Alexander Avenues. (B/Stewart)

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

100 Authorizing the Mayor to make application with the U. S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

ORDINANCES: None

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:

96 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement application for 601 Spring St., (Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Enterprise, LLC). (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on July 24)

101 Authorizing a contract between the City and Red River Road Runners, Inc.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to August 28):

105 Authorizing the City to enter into a contract agreement with St. Paul United Methodist Church to construct a drainage improvements project (flood control wall and pump system) for the purpose of reduction of existing flood damages to the Church’s building. (A/Huckaby)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to August 28):

122 Amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget.

123 Amending the 2001 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue fund.

124 Amending the 2001 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund.

125 Levying various taxes totaling 20.76 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2001.

126 Levying a tax of 30.54 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2001 for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City.

127 Levying a tax of 7.99 mills on all property subject to ad valorem taxation w/i the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):

112 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-03: Land located along the Southern Loop and Norris Ferry Rds. (D/Serio)

113 Authorizing the developer and residents of Wrenwood Sub’d. to remove the connection of Wrenwood Blvd. to Flournoy Lucas Rd. and constructing a cul-de-sac at the southerly end of Wrenwood. (D/Serio)

114 Amending the 2001 General Fund budget.

115 Amending the 2001 Community Development Special Revenue Fund budget.

119 To amend certain provisions of Sec. 10-182 of the Code relative to alcoholic beverages.

120 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an exchange agreement and a deed with Provident Realty Advisors, Inc. for the exchange of certain city -owned property located at the NE corner of Kings Hwy. And Southern Ave. (Thomas Field). (B/Stewart)

110 ZONING APPEAL: C-29-01, REALTY MANAGEMENT CORP., 2600 blk. of Claiborne Ave., from R-2 to B-3; drive thru restaurant or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on July 24)

116 ZONING: C-35-01, LAKE BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 2033 Lake Bethlehem St., from R-1H to R-3, elderly housing facility or other permitted uses at this site. (A/Huckaby)

117 ZONING APPEAL: C-36-01, CHRISTOPHER CULLOTTA, 1924 Texas St., from B-3 to I-1, fenced outdoor storage of pallets. (A/Huckaby)

118 ZONING: C-37-01, SENTION DORSEY JR., 330 E. College, from R-1H to R-1H-E, automotive paint and repair shop. (B/Stewart)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

˜ BAC-61-01, BROADWAY LIQUOR, 4309 Broadway, Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; package liquor store operating to 1 a.m. (G/Burrell)(Postponed on July 24)

˜ S-27-01, TED & NORMA GATES, Robinson Acres Sub’d., Unit No. 7., to subdivide 51,200 square foot tract into 2 residential lots. (E/Spigener)

˜ C-34-01, SYLVESTER HARDMAN, 8924 Jewellla Ave, MPC approval in B-3 District, dance hall. (E/Spigener)

˜ BAC-68-01, STARZ, 8924 Jewella, variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District, arcade and dance hall operating to 2 a.m. (E/Spigener)

˜ BAC-69-01 , ORELL PROPERTIES, LLC, 2809 Truly Lane, Special Exception Use in a B-2 District, restaurant with on-premise consumption of beer. (E/Spigener)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT.

COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following):

Approval of the Minutes

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).

ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

/s/Thomas Carmody, Jr., Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council